The Pantsir-S1 is a short to medium range surface-to-air missile and anti-aircraft artillery system which was designed in 1994 in Tula, Russia. Although the Pantsir-S1’s combat range is only 20 km, it can fire missiles to an altitude of 15 km and target all types of aircraft, helicopters, drones, cruise missiles, and air-to-ground precision-guided weapons. Above: Pantsir-S1 in action during military drills near Astrakhan, Russia.

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